When David and I decided to #Homeschool Charlie I knew teaching Charlie would fall on me most of the time. As well as creating the #LessonPlans which is why I first looked up #Holidays which helped our family a lot.
On days like September 13 National Peanut Day #NationalPeanutDay I always knew David would want to be involved because he loves Peanuts. For dinner on this night we would eat at Texas Roadhouse so they could have Peanuts for a snack.
Then we would visit a Candy Store like in Grapevine, Texas so Charlie could check out different ways Peanuts are made into Candy. Off to the Grocery Store we would go on a #FieldTrip to pick up Peanuts to use in Cooking.
If I had knew where there was a Peanut factory we would have went on a Field Trip and also to a museum to learn more about Peanuts. If you have resources on Peanuts we could have used in our studies leave me a comment to check them out and I will add them to our Lesson Plans for others to check out.
Join my family and let’s celebrate National Peanut Day with a Fun Homeschool Lesson Plan!
September 13th is the perfect #Holiday to dive into the world of Peanuts. From exploring science, history, or even cooking. Here’s a homeschool-friendly lesson plan idea that blends education with hands-on fun:
National Peanut Day Homeschool Lesson Plan
Objective: Students will learn about the history, science, and cultural significance of peanuts, including their agricultural impact and nutritional value.
Lesson Breakdown
- History & Biography (30 mins)
Topic: George Washington Carver and the peanut revolution
Activity: Read a short biography and create a timeline of Carver’s discoveries
Resource: George Washington Carver Peanut Unit Study
- Science & Botany (30 mins): Topic: How peanuts grow and their classification as legumes
Activity: Diagram the peanut plant lifecycle and label its parts
Fun Fact: Peanuts aren’t actually nuts—they’re legumes!
- Math & Geography (20 mins)
Topic: Peanut production in the U.S.
Activity: Use a map to identify top peanut-producing states and calculate peanut yield per acre
- Creative Writing & Reading (30 mins)
Topic: National Peanut Butter Day reading passages
Activity: Read and respond to age-appropriate passages, then write a short poem or story about peanuts
Resource: National Peanut Butter Day Lesson Pack
- Culinary Fun (30 mins)
Activity: Make simple peanut butter cookies or create your own peanut snacks like a Chex Mix recipe or Homemade Peanut Butter
Extension: Discuss food safety and nutrition
- Wrap-Up & Reflection (15 mins)
Activity: Share one new thing learned and one favorite part of the lesson
Optional: Create a mini-poster or social media post using #NationalPeanutDay
Now, I have a question for you. Would you like me to tailor this lesson plan on Peanuts to a specific age group or subject focus? I can also help you create printable worksheets or activity sheets to go along with your study on Peanuts. Just leave me a comment below and I will get to work on what you need.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
